A Memphis woman has entered a guilty plea for her involvement in a 2020 DUI crash that resulted in injuries to a police officer. Cadarius Davis acknowledged her guilt to two counts of DUI with child accompaniment, and one count of vehicular assault, as reported by Action News 5.
The incident occurred in January 2020 when Davis, with her two young children in tow, collided with a squad car operated by an officer. The officer at that juncture, was conducting traffic control on Overton Park to aid a Memphis Light, Gas and Water work crew, and had activated the vehicle's blue lights, according to FOX13 Memphis. The collision resulted in the officer being trapped and sustaining serious injuries, encompassing fractures to his pelvis and tailbone, necessitating a 10-day hospital stay.
Last Thursday, Davis pleaded guilty to all charges after serving 45 days in jail, as confirmed by the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office post on their X page. The office emphasized their dedication to prioritizing victims and holding offenders accountable in their efforts for a "#safershelbycounty." They clarified that Davis's sentence includes three years of intensive probation, with the possibility of additional legal consequences if she fails to comply with the terms of her probation.
CASE OF THE DAY: A Memphis woman has pleaded guilty to two counts of DUI with child accompaniment and one count of vehicular assault following a crash that injured a police officer in January 2020.#victimsfirst#offendersaccountable#safershelbycounty pic.twitter.com/tJ37T6YJf6
— Shelby County District Attorney’s Office (@ShelbyCountyDA) November 12, 2024
During her trial, Davis received her sentence which carries the possibility of additional consequences should she fail to comply with the strict conditions laid out. This information comes from the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office, which reiterated the importance of maintaining the safety, and accountability in their community. The case has drawn attention to issues such as DUI enforcement, and the safety of police officers on duty.
